Emergency services, including the HM Coastguard, are currently engaged in a search operation off the coast of Withernsea. The operation involves various rescue vessels operating in the North Sea, responding to reports of individuals in difficulty at sea. Authorities have yet to release specific details about the number of people involved or the circumstances that led to the distress signal. The response team is conducting systematic searches in the area, utilizing both aerial and maritime assets to locate and assist those in need. The situation remains under active investigation, and additional information is expected as the operation progresses.